Leonardo Helicopter Division wins MH139
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Leonardo Helicopter Division wins USAF UH-1N replacement with MH139
Here is the official release from Leonardo
U.S. Air Force sceglie l?elicottero MH-139, basato sul bestseller AW139 di Leonardo, per la protezione delle basi missilistiche e il trasporto di personale governativo e forze speciali - DETTAGLIO - Leonardo - Aerospace, Defence and Security
congrats to both Leonardo and Boeing..
Heli Expo 2011 in Orlando, here are my photos of then 139 demonstrator ofer USAD, kitted out as HH139 for then CVLSP competition.Said airfame ended up as National Security Demonstrator...
cheers
U.S. Air Force sceglie l?elicottero MH-139, basato sul bestseller AW139 di Leonardo, per la protezione delle basi missilistiche e il trasporto di personale governativo e forze speciali - DETTAGLIO - Leonardo - Aerospace, Defence and Security
congrats to both Leonardo and Boeing..
Heli Expo 2011 in Orlando, here are my photos of then 139 demonstrator ofer USAD, kitted out as HH139 for then CVLSP competition.Said airfame ended up as National Security Demonstrator...
cheers
Last edited by chopper2004; 25th Sep 2018 at 10:26.
There is a companion Thread at Rotorheads about this purchase by the USAF.
I posted this earlier this morning (my time).
I posted this earlier this morning (my time).
How effective is AW/Leonardo at controlling costs on such Contracts/Programs?
Did they not have problems with the Sikorsky S-70 effort they had where they were to build and sell Licensed Blackhawks?
I do not recall that being a stellar success.
Then there is the 101 program and its cost over time.
Did not the RAF and Canadians have to cough up shed loads of money as a result of the pricing and cost over-runs or am I misunderstanding what transpired?
They were unsuccessful in the US Presidential VIP Helicopter bid as well.
The USAF sure doesn't have an admirable ability to deliver aircraft programs on time and within budget do they?
Does the 139 still have CG issues in certain configurations?
Did they not have problems with the Sikorsky S-70 effort they had where they were to build and sell Licensed Blackhawks?
I do not recall that being a stellar success.
Then there is the 101 program and its cost over time.
Did not the RAF and Canadians have to cough up shed loads of money as a result of the pricing and cost over-runs or am I misunderstanding what transpired?
They were unsuccessful in the US Presidential VIP Helicopter bid as well.
The USAF sure doesn't have an admirable ability to deliver aircraft programs on time and within budget do they?
Does the 139 still have CG issues in certain configurations?
Well I guess the RAF could sell their Chinooks and restart the Belvedere line keeping it all British..
What Color will the USAF MH-139 be? Will it be aircraft gray, like the TH-1H Bell 205 variant, as well as the HH-60s? Or will it be like the HH-1N, green and light grey camo? I think some -60s are green/grey as well. Any ideas?
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MH-139A Grey Wolf
Welcome MH-139 Grey Wolf the latest USAF helo.
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Maxwell AFB selected as FTU
Maxwell AFB in Alabama is selected to host the mee Leonardo MH-139 Grey Wolf Formal Training Unit (FTU).
https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Disp...or-mh-139-ftu/
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https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Disp...or-mh-139-ftu/
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A team from the Irish Air Corps is with the 20th Air Force at FE Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming sharing their experience of operating the AW139.
From The Journal.ie, 28th Aug 2022
https://www.thejournal.ie/irish-air-...50550-Aug2022/
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From The Journal.ie, 28th Aug 2022
https://www.thejournal.ie/irish-air-...50550-Aug2022/
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Is that the fuel cap high up behind the door? if so that wants changing.
A team from the Irish Air Corps is with the 20th Air Force at FE Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming sharing their experience of operating the AW139.
From The Journal.ie, 28th Aug 2022
https://www.thejournal.ie/irish-air-...50550-Aug2022/
JAS
From The Journal.ie, 28th Aug 2022
https://www.thejournal.ie/irish-air-...50550-Aug2022/
JAS